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Governor CV Ananda Bose asks TMC govt to issue white paper on West Bengal's financial situation

"The fiscal situation of West Bengal is confronting multiple fiscal risks and public finance management issues exposing serious lapses on the part of the (state) government. It is very disturbing, shocking, and shattering to see that West Bengal is facing a financial breakdown. Its public finance is in the doldrums," Governor CV Ananda Bose claimed in a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan on Saturday.

India's healthcare in critical condition: 4 out of 5 public health centers below par, reveals new Govt report

A recent Indian government self-assessment reveals that most public health facilities, including district hospitals and primary centers, fall short of essential standards. Only 20% meet benchmarks for infrastructure and resources, with 42% scoring below 50%. Initiatives aim to bring 70,000 facilities to standard within 100 days, backed by inspections and funding under the National Health Mission. This highlights urgent reforms needed to enhance healthcare nationwide, promising better services and equity in healthcare delivery.

IPO Calendar: Primary market gears up for another robust week as 3 companies look to raise Rs 2,700 cr

Apart from the above 3 public offers, the Street will see as many 11 listings including that of Allied Blenders and Vraj Iron and Steel, which received healthy investors' response for their IPOs in the week gone by.

Kiren Rijiju starts process to re-constitute parliamentary committees

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju initiated the reconstitution of parliamentary panels, moving motions to set up the Public Accounts and Estimates committees. The Public Accounts Committee, chaired by an opposition member, monitors government expenditure, while the Estimates Committee suggests policy alternatives for administrative efficiency and economy.

Sebi streamlines process for public issue of debt securities

Further, the minimum subscription period has been cut from 3 to 2 working days, and the listing timeline has been reduced from T+6 to T+3 working days, which will be initially optional for one year and mandatory thereafter, Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch said in a press conference.

Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar drama intensifies as Vokkaliga seer publicly asks Karnataka CM to step down

In Karnataka, Vokkaliga seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down for Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, amid a growing power tussle. This appeal comes as the Siddaramaiah cabinet faces calls for more Deputy Chief Ministers from various communities. The seer's request highlights the internal struggle within the ruling Congress party.

Amazon cloud giant AWS wants public sector to embrace AI

Amazon's AWS, the world's biggest cloud computing outfit, is making a major push to entice the public sector to join the artificial intelligence revolution, as the generative AI race with Microsoft and Google heats up. The scramble for public sector adoption of generative AI comes as Microsoft's cloud business as well as Google Cloud are trying to bite into AWS' leadership of the market.

Ather Energy converts to public limited company on road to IPO

Ather's board greenlit the change at its annual general meeting (AGM) last week, and the EV scooter maker will change its name to Ather Energy Limited, from Ather Energy Private Limited earlier, sources told ET. Ather plans to raise $75-90 million (about Rs 750 crore) in primary funding from new and existing investors, ET had reported on April 23.

From public foodie flagellations to mom groups outflixing Netflix

The article explores the dynamics of Facebook groups, highlighting the experiences within food and mom groups. It delves into the interactions, recommendations, and criticisms found in these online communities, emphasizing the impact of social media on human behavior.

Govt trying to do 'damage control': Congress on implementation of law to curb exam irregularities

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has defended the implementation of a law to prevent unfair means in competitive examinations, stating it is "damage control". The law, which aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive exams, was operationalised on June 21, 2024, following protests over alleged irregularities in medical entrance exams. The law entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.

IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments

IBBI proposes amendments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporates, seeking stakeholder inputs by July 10.

'A hill palace of Rs 500 cr': TDP accuses former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy of misusing public money; YSRCP defends it as govt property

ChatGPTThe Telugu Desam Party (TDP) accused the former YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government of secretly constructing a lavish hilltop palace on Rushikonda Hill in Vishakhapatnam. TDP claimed the palace, intended as a camp office for Jagan Reddy, cost Rs 500 crore and featured extravagant amenities, including a Rs 26 lakh bathtub. YSRCP countered that the buildings were government property for official use, not private, and criticized TDP for misleading the public. The facility, resembling more luxury than a conventional tourist spot, is under scrutiny for its opulent design and functionality.

Karnataka fuel price hike: 'Congress taking revenge from public...', accuses LoP R Ashoka

Odisha Cabinet: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps home, admin, public relations & water resources; complete list

Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh gets Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Energy and Deputy CM Pravati Parida- Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, Tourism.

KPCC chief Sudhakaran hints Rahul Gandhi will relinquish Wayanad LS seat

At a public event organised here for Gandhi to thank his supporters, Sudhakaran hinted that the Wayanad MP would give up his seat here, saying, "We should not be saddened as Rahul Gandhi who is supposed to lead the nation cannot be expected to remain in Wayanad."

Ixigo public issue oversubscribed on opening day

Le Travenues Technology's IPO for online travel platform Ixigo was oversubscribed on the opening day, with bids for 85.5 million shares against 43.7 million available.

Chandrababu Naidu as CM faces huge task of delivering 'Super Six' guarantees with empty coffers

Chandrababu Naidu is poised to assume the leadership of Andhra Pradesh shortly, facing the formidable challenge of revitalising depleted state finances to deliver on the "Super Six" promises his party made during the recent Assembly elections. Naidu is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12.

Tharoor responds to Chandrasekhar's initial social media post about ending public life

In the recent Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced tough competition from BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who announced stepping down from public life after 18 years but clarified it was meant as the end of his tenure as an MP and Minister of State. Tharoor responded by expressing confidence in Chandrasekhar's continued contributions to the country and encouraged him to explore other paths in public service.

Nirmala Sitharaman: Feisty defender of Modi govt to filling big shoes

As a staunch defender of the Modi government's economic policies and executor, Nirmala Sitharaman created a record when she was appointed as the first female Raksha Mantri, or Defence Minister, in 2017. Prior to that, she was industry and commerce minister.

Public has rejected negative politics; govt formation is a matter of numbers: Akhilesh Yadav

PM Modi ended culture of appeasement, started equitable public service delivery: Jitendra Singh

Jitendra Singh said citizen-centric schemes such as the PM Awas Yojna and the Ujjawala Yojna, among others, reached every such household where these amenities were found lacking and the authorities never asked which religion or caste the family belonged to, or which political party they had voted for.

Swati Maliwal assault case: Arvind Kejriwal aide Bibhav Kumar sent to judicial custody till May 28

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court granted four days judicial custody to Bibhav Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal's aide, accused of assaulting Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar moved an application to protect a DVR seized during the investigation, but Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava opposed the application, arguing that Kumar is not the CCTV occupier.

Non-recovery of cash can't be proof there wasn't corruption, says HC while denying bail to Manish Sisodia

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the bail pleas filed by the former Delhi deputy chief minister in the corruption and money laundering cases lodged by the CBI and ED, respectively, in connection with the alleged liquor scam.